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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
3
French and German exchanges over Upper Silesia amid ultimatums and troop moves. Allied pressure heralds ceasefire on Polish German border. Dublin blazes at Customs House and Liberty Hall with casualties. Glasgow dockers end embargo, resuming work as London reports.
A correspondent reports heavy flood work at Washswayn with workers in water to secure the Line for travel. Yalgoo and emi stations record heavy rain with creeks washing homesteads and roofs blown off. Mrs. J. Elder of the Cosmopolitan Hotel dies after illness. Geraldton sees train delays and dam releases as stock gains and grass appear. Council discusses renovation of South African War trophies with wheels being refurbished.
London notes reveal Australia winning a tense match by three wickets amid detailed innings data. Included are player dismissals, scores, and commentary on fielding and bowling, with reference to Maj or Brearley en route to Fremantle and plans for a subsidized North West aviation service.
Attendees at the ratepayers meeting faced wet weather as financial statements were reviewed. Accounts show various ward expenditures, profits after charges, and a net loss. auditors Braddon and Dewar praised the clerk and staff for accurate records and the books were adopted.
Stephen Smith a long influential figure in Geraldton's commercial life died suddenly at his late residence on Berrett Street Oxborne suburb. He began as a contractor on the Midland Railway Jetty project twenty seven years ago and built sawmill and joinery works later moved and sold off. Survived by a daughter from his first marriage and his widow, with brother Charles and many friends sharing in the bereavement.
The notice lists acceptances for a meeting at Carsing Park on Saturday with entries showing participant numbers and times. It confirms attendance for the matting and notes expected accuracy of the posted list.
Race card fragment lists handicaps and plates with names such as Lochiel Meddingtom Springmeant Golden Bond Delprat Seafort Faithwaif Ayrlove Ayrton and Early Spring. Mentions First and Third Division plates and a Walter Handicap with participants.
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